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Response 1: <br />ProjecUEvent <br />Description * <br />Valley Musical Theatre (VMT), established in 1999, is at the very heart of live <br />performance in Ellensburg and the Kitiltas Valley. We produce four shows per year <br />which involve the talents of all age groups - offstage and onstage - for a cornmunity <br />experience like no other in our valley- Our Summer mainstage production is our <br />largestplay in ierms of cast and budget, and we focus on bringing in some of the <br />most dynamic and popular Broadway musicals, that will draw audiences not only <br />from Ellensburg and Kittitas County. but from the entire Central Washington region. <br />ln July 2O22. VMT is producing "Manrma Mial lt features ABBA's timeless songs and <br />remains one of the most popular shows to ever hit Broadway. VMT is excited to <br />bring this production to Ellensburg, with its large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive <br />dance numbers. lt is a show with wide appeal across generations. This has the <br />potential to be one ofthe most successful productions we have had in 20+ years. <br />This event is designed to increase tourism and exposure to per{orming afis and <br />build connectrons in our community between businesses and audience members. <br />Part of our mission statement is to further the goals of the Laughing Horse Arts <br />Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce in developing Ellensburg as a tourist <br />destination. <br />These funds will be used wisely to achieve a successful marketing and advertising <br />campaign, and assist with a portion of facility rental fees for the rehearsals and <br />performances. health essentialslPPE. and production rentals from other regional <br />organizations including set pieces. props, costumes, and lighting - without which we <br />could nol hold the even!. <br />Our target audiences are those who are interested in live theater and the pedorming <br />afis, not only in Ellensburg, but in the greater Central Washington region. VMT has <br />cultivated relationships with Central Washington University and several other <br />community theaters, including Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Yakima and Leavenwodh <br />for cross-promotion of events. <br />Our intention is to execute this plan through social media marketing such as online <br />Facebook ads, online banner ads on local community and regional websites. print <br />ads, posters and yard signs. video and radio advertisements, and at other VMT and <br />community activities throughout the year. <br />2500 charactrr linit <br />Video Link Please provide rls lilk lo a b,iel video surrtrrary of yoe organization's evenl4]roject. Yot MUST he present at ihe <br />O&A nreelilrg in November 1o qualily tur lulding. <br />https i/youtu.be/NwfHil ioN Fs <br />List of lntended Use of Funds* <br />Advertising and Promotion <br />Graphic Design <br />Health Essentials, Cleaning Supplies and Disposable <br />PPE <br />Facility Rental Fees <br />Production rentals (set pieces, props, costumes, <br />lights, etc.) <br />2l Supporting Kittitas County as a tourism destination <br />'1. Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accommodations; <br />2. To a place fifty miles or more away from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight;